Govt’s Abua Budget to focus on welfare of poor & green cover, says Finance Minister Kishore

Ranchi: Finance minister Shri Radhakrishna Kishore stated that Chief minister Hemant Soren has named the upcoming 2025-26 budget as the "Abua Budget." The budget will be designed with the welfare of Jharkhand’s forests, the poor living in remote areas,…

India’s macros remain robust, long-term growth prospects steady: Report

New Delhi (IANS) India’s macros (like fiscal consolidation, strong balance sheets and recovery in consumption) remain robust amid slowing global growth and the country's long-term growth prospects remain steady, projected at 6.5 per cent real…

India emerges as responsible partner globally, first responder in Indian Ocean Region, says PM Modi

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has emerged as the First Responder across the entire Indian Ocean Region and is recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South.  

BJP launches active membership drive in Jharkhand; new state chief in Feb

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand BJP has kicked off its active membership drive, aiming to expand its base of dedicated members. The campaign, which began on Wednesday, was inaugurated at the party's state office in Ranchi.   

State President…

CBI files charge sheet against several accused in JPSC merit scam; HC orders inclusion in record

Ranchi (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has directed to include in the court record the charge sheet filed by the CBI in the merit scam related to the JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission) first and second batch civil service appointments.  

Banks hike interest rates on FDs amid fierce competition for deposits

Mumbai (IANS) Banks have started offering higher returns on FDs amid fierce competition to raise more deposits. While leading banks such as SBI and HDFC were the first to raise interest rates on FDs, smaller banks such as IDBI have followed suit for…

In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain

Madrid (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised India's growing global stature and its ability to provide meaningful assistance during challenging times. 

Addressing the Indian diaspora during his visit to Spain, Jaishankar…

PM Modi to dedicate three naval ships to the nation, address Mahayuti legislators in Mumbai

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai on Wednesday, during which, he will dedicate three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard.  

He…

Maha Kumbh 2025: Akharas perform 'Amrit Snan' on Makar Sankranti

Prayagraj (IANS) The first 'Amrit Snan' of Maha Kumbh 2025 began on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, with saints and devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the…

Many best wishes to all countrymen: PM Modi on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the various festivals, including Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday. 

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, PM Modi wished people,…